CVE-2023-53911 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability Description

Textpattern CMS 4.8.8 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the article excerpt field that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. Attackers can insert JavaScript payloads into the excerpt, which will execute when the article is viewed by other users.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Textpattern	Textpattern	4.8.8

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://textpattern.com/Product
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51523ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/textpattern-cms-authenticated-stored-cross-Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-53911?

CVE-2023-53911 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Textpattern CMS 4.8.8 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the article excerpt field that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. Attackers can insert JavaScript pay...

How severe is CVE-2023-53911?

CVE-2023-53911 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-53911?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Textpattern Textpattern.